§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many dentists have retired before retirement age in each of the last five years; and how many retired on health grounds. [58746]
§ Mr. MilburnThe number of general dental practitioners retiring before retirement age in England and Wales and the number of these retiring on health grounds are shown in the table.
Year ending March Early retirements Of which on grounds of ill-health 1994 141 40 1995 200 106 1996 212 80 1997 183 91 1998 159 87